Traverse City Proposal | Tommy + Caroline
These two were the absolute cutest. There was so much tears and laughter as she said yes and tried on her ring for the first time. Tommy pointed us out across the bridge because Caroline hadn’t even noticed us in the midst of it all.
Photographing this Traverse City proposal was the sweetest adventure, from start to finish. Caroline's sister Madyson reached out originally. She was so supportive and excited for her sister and future brother-in-law. She coordinated a video chat for us to 'meet' with Tommy and chat about the details of the proposal. We discussed his plans for the moment and how he wanted to celebrate with a surprise picnic afterward. Caroline didn't know who we were or what we looked like so we decided to hide in plain sight, disguised as normal hikers enjoying the view from the bridge. Tommy had sent a photo of the two of them so when we noticed them making their way to the bridge where we were, we knew it was about to happen. They talked for a few minutes a ways away from us but as soon as Tommy reached into his pocket for the ring, we turned around with our cameras to capture the moment and Caroline's reaction. These two were the absolute cutest. There was so much tears and laughter as she said yes and tried on her ring for the first time. Tommy pointed us out across the bridge because Caroline hadn't even noticed us in the midst of it all. That was our goal! After wiping some tears from each other's cheeks, Tommy led Caroline to her next surprise, a gorgeous picnic for two set up by the creek. The kicked off the picnic with a champagne pop and we left to allow them to celebrate together. Congratulations Tommy and Caroline. Thank you for inviting us into such a special occasion and trusting us to capture it.
Picnic Set up by Traverse City Picnic Co.
John and Sarah | Traverse City Wedding
We had such a blast with John and Sarah on their wedding day! The colors of fall were absolutely exploding across the horizon. Of course we had to take advantage of the scenery and vibrancy of autumn for their photos.
We had such a blast with John and Sarah on their wedding day! The colors of fall were absolutely exploding across the horizon. Of course we had to take advantage of the scenery and vibrancy of autumn for their photos. From the loveliest handmade gift during final prep, to a beautifully intimate ceremony, their 10-minute rule, a trek to the Traverse City State Hospital for photos, and a simple backyard reception, it was our joy to celebrate their marriage. To make things even more special, John and Sarah made a short stop at Traverse City's Dairy Lodge to take a few photos at a location so pivotal in their relationship. We love it when we are able to photograph such unique and personal details for our couples. We photographed their engagement session in 2019 at the Sleeping Bear Dunes, their wedding in 2020, and we were blessed to meet up with them this year, 2021--exactly one year after their wedding-- for a beautiful anniversary session. John and Sarah have become like friends to us. We can't wait to see what the future holds for them.
Starry Night Barn Wedding | Rob + Julia
This September Starry Night Barn wedding was small, intimate, and beautiful. Like most 2020 wedding couples, Rob and Julia were faced with the difficult decision of changing wedding plans. With so much unknown about what would unfold in the next few months, Rob and Julia decided to postpone their wedding from June to September.
This September Starry Night Barn wedding was small, intimate, and beautiful. Like most 2020 wedding couples, Rob and Julia were faced with the difficult decision of changing wedding plans. With so much unknown about what would unfold in the next few months, Rob and Julia decided to postpone their wedding from June to September. They knew that no matter what, they wanted to get married that year and we were honored to celebrate that moment with them. Despite not every guest being able to attend in person, many joined in the wedding celebrations via Zoom as the couple exchanged vows. After the ceremony, Rob and Julia greeted their online guests and shared in the new excitement of being husband and wife.
The rest of their day was peaceful and relaxing surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of Northern Michigan. We snuck out with them during sunset and even caught the beginnings of fall colors in the trees.
Congratulations Rob + Julia!
Wedding Venue | Starry Night Barn
Coordinator | Fox + Fern Events - Meaghan Kenney
Caterer | Cordwood BBQ
Cake Artist | Aunt B's Cakes & Desserts
Invitations | Groom's Sister - Kaitlyn Misovski
Decorations | 307 Events
Wedding Rings | Tacori
Hair and Makeup | The Hair + Beauty Lounge
Wedding Dress | The Wedding Shoppe
Bridesmaid Dresses | The Dessy Group
Men's Suits | The Groomsman Suit
Photos by Miles + Sarah
Traverse City Barn Wedding | Ben + Joanna
We have been waiting to post this Traverse City Barn Wedding for a long time. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel your heart swell. We have been friends with Ben and Joanna for a number of years. When Miles and I got engaged, Ben and Joanna photographed our engagement session AND wedding. So it was an honor to do the same for them.
Traverse City Barn Wedding
We have been waiting to post this Traverse City Barn Wedding for a long time. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel your heart swell. We have been friends with Ben and Joanna for a number of years. When Miles and I got engaged, Ben and Joanna photographed our engagement session AND wedding. So it was an honor to do the same for them. We photographed their engagement session earlier in the year. You can see that post HERE. After that session, we were all the more excited for their wedding day and we can honestly say that it did not disappoint. Ben and Joanna are wholeheartedly in love with one another and you can feel it emanating from every photograph.
Ben and Joanna were planning a May 2020 wedding when for obvious reasons, their plans were disrupted. After going back and forth on what they should do, Ben and Joanna decided to postpone their wedding a few months. It was important to them to celebrate with their closest friends and family. Instead of early spring, Ben and Joanna settled on the beginning of August. It ended up being absolutely perfect.
This Traverse City barn wedding took place at none other than Joanna's family house. While Ben got ready with his guys, final beard trimming and hair combing, Joanna got ready at her childhood home surrounded by her lovely bridesmaids.
Instead of doing a first look with Ben, Joanna opted to do a first look with her bridesmaids. It was such a special moment between them all.
Because they didn't do a first look, everyone at the ceremony witnessed Ben's emotional reaction to seeing his Bride for the first time on their wedding day. As Joanna's father escorted her down the aisle, Ben simply couldn't catch his breath. His reaction had all of us sobbing. We could barely even see through our viewfinders in our cameras because we were crying so hard! Even now looking back at the photos makes me super emotional.
All in all, it was the perfect August day celebrating these two.
Bridal Jewelry | Olive & Piper
Florals | Indie Grow Flower Farm
Wedding Dress | To Have and To Hold
Hair and Makeup | The Hair + Beauty Lounge
Mens Suits | The BLK TUX
Glen Haven Engagement | Ben and Joanna
We had so much fun adventuring Glen Haven and hiking some dunes for their portraits. We feel so blessed to have friends like Ben and Joanna. Though we could go on and on about their beauty and the love these two share, we will let the photos speak for themselves.
Glen Haven Engagement
This Glen Haven Engagement was one we will remember forever.
I will never not be excited about this session, this couple, and these photos.
We've known Ben and Joanna for a number of years now. Besides being fellow photographers in the area, Ben and Joanna are great friends of ours. They are some of the coolest (and some of the most good-looking) people we know. Whenever we are with Ben and Joanna we can't help but laugh and be ourselves. Whether we run into them at our mutual favorite coffee shop (shout out to Mundos Roasting & Co.), photograph their beauty, or enjoy a double date, we know we are bound to have a good time with these two.
When we were looking for a photographer, Ben and Joanna immediately came to mind. We loved having them photograph our engagement and wedding. When the time came for their engagement and wedding, we were honored to photograph them in return!
We had so much fun adventuring Glen Haven and hiking some dunes for their portraits. We feel so blessed to have friends like Ben and Joanna. Though I could go on and on about their beauty and the love these two share, I will let the photos speak for themselves.
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Gus and Melissa Family Portraits | Beautiful Lake Property
When Gus and Melissa reached out about family portraits, I was so excited! I had the honor of photographing Gus and Melissa’s wedding back in 2018. When they mentioned the photos, they let us know that they were staying in the same location they had their wedding. A beautiful family cottage on the lake–it was the perfect setting!
Gus and Melissa Family Portraits
When Gus and Melissa reached out about family portraits, I was so excited! I had the honor of photographing Gus and Melissa's wedding back in 2018. When they mentioned the photos, they let us know that they were staying in the same location they had their wedding. A beautiful family cottage on the lake--it was the perfect setting! How special is that they were married here a few years before and then we could meet again a few years later at the same spot? And this time, we were able to meet their precious new baby boy!
We absolutely love it when we can build a friendship with a couple. Even better when they trust us enough to capture even more big moments in their life. From one life stage to the next, it was lovely to meet up with Gus and Melissa and capture these moments.
With the whole family there, we were able to capture many different groupings. We photographed the big group--the kind of photo you print and hang on your fridge. But we also made sure to capture each family grouping and the kid cousins all hanging out. We love watching this family grow and can't wait to hopefully photograph them again soon.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah Photography